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Pope Leo XIV Undergoes Successful Surgery to Remove Lung Cancer
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Pope Leo XIV underwent a successful 90-minute operation to remove the lower lobe of his right lung at a hospital, according to a medical update released by the Vatican. The Pope spent a peaceful night following the surgery, which confirmed the lung cancer diagnosis. Meanwhile, family reports indicated that his brother, Louis Prevost, is also battling cancer.
Why this is news
The Vatican announced that Pope Leo XIV was diagnosed with lung cancer after experiencing health issues and undergoing medical tests following a surgical procedure.
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